Author - Duane Harder

You Can’t Outsmart the Dog An elderly lady had been invited by some friends to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of their summer cottage. The owners, however, had a...

“In Everything Give Thanks” Are you serious? I just got laid off and you are telling me to give thanks for that. Furthermore, the doctor just informed me that...

You Reap What You Sow! Growing up as a child in the Crossfield area, the time of harvest was a highlight – almost as important as hockey. It brought the...

Pilot’s Preflight Checklist My brother owned a Cessna Skyhawk and I had the privilege of being his co-pilot on several occasions. I was always impressed with...

O Canada! Our home and native land!True patriot love in all of us command.With glowing hearts we see thee rise,The True North strong and free!From far and...

Spring Cleaning For most of us, spring is associated with “spring cleaning.” We clear away what is not needed to make room for the new. This spring I encourage...

Overworked? Underpaid? Not Appreciated? What do you do when you feel overworked, underpaid or unappreciated? I am sure that all of us have experienced one or...

Developing the Power of Influence Last month we started looking at ten possibilities for developing the power of influence. Here is a brief recap of the first...

Developing the Power of Influence Johnny Gaudreau’s death brought an outpouring of love and respect from thousands of people. What triggered such a response...

Build a Future with Better Words At some point in your life you have probably heard the phrase, “Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt...